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Brigitte Gabriel, founder of the Act! for America anti-Muslim hate group, embarked on a months-long speaking tour in March that, of course, had a stop in Orange County along the way. On the road promoting her newest screed Rise: In Defense of Judeo-Christian Values and Freedom, Gabriel spoke to the coffin-dodging crowd assembled at the …
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There was a time when a festival was a rare, mystical occurrence that happened only once or twice a year when the stars aligned and the Gods of Suburbia saw fit to grant us something memorable to do with our weekend. These days, the festival scene can feel more like an in-fest-ation—usually in the most …
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If you’ve ever dined at a Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco, there’s a chance the new owner of the Promenade Pub tweezed microgreens onto your plate prior to service. Nidal Nasrah started as a prep cook at Wayfare Tavern, then quickly moved up the ranks to become the lead line cook. He spent a year …
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Friday, December 14 Terminally Ill, Downtown Brown, Skull Drug, The Hajj, Sean Hart, 8 p.m., Free, Canyon Inn, 6821 Fairlynn Blvd., Yorba Linda, (714) 779-0880, www.canyoninnsportsbar.com. Emo Night Brooklyn, 8 p.m., $10-$12, all ages, The Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, (714) 957-0600, www.observatoryoc.com. CBGB 45th Anniversary Bash: Blondie, Ramones, Joan Jett and Talking …
While watching Vuelven (a.k.a. Tigers are Not Afraid), I wondered to myself, “Did Guillermo del Toro make this?” Nope, Issa López did, but del Toro has hailed Vuelven as one of the best Mexican films in recent years. You can find out if you agree with the Oscar-winning director of The Shape of Water, Pan’s …
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There is some serious celebrating in this week’s Grub Guide. A birthday, trio of grand openings, and so much savory goodness – that means there’s no time to waste. Have an excellent weekend, party people! We’ll be spending it with a Bloody Mary. Life Time Athletic’s Autumn Flavors – Laguna Niguel At our local …
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In classical times, a large swath of the Eastern Mediterranean—from Turkey through Syria and around the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt—was known as a single cultural region, with a shared history, its own Arabic dialect and a cuisine that reflected its location at the literal crossroads of the world. In Arabic, the area was called Sham …
After Cheese Addiction opened in Long Beach in 2013, it quickly grew, opening two more locations, including one in Huntington Beach. In addition to carrying 150 to 175 different artisan cheeses, owners Lisa and John Albanese offer monthly classes, tastings and advice on wine pairings. Earlier this year, the Albaneses changed the Bella Terra store …
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Part of the beauty of Coachella being so close to the bustling array of venues in the Southern (and Central and Northern) California music scenes means that you don’t have to shell out $1000+ bucks to see artists on the 2018 lineup! Didn’t manage to score that ticket to Coachella this year? Didn’t care about …
JANUARY On Jan. 5, the first day of the 2017-18 Legislative Session in Sacramento, Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra introduces Assembly Bill 39, which would establish the California Hate Crimes Registry. Listing every hate crime and criminal who perpetrates one for public inspection is necessary, the San Fernando Valley Democrat explains, because “we have witnessed an alarming …
Get your 420 on this week! From budtender BBQs to New Generation dispensary’s solar return party to women veteran wellness retreats– there’s lots of greenery in the scenery this week. Here’s a list of the herbal happenings in SoCal that’ll immerse you in the blossoming, smoky community. Just remember: You must be at least 21 to …
It’s been a long road, but Orange County finally gets proper nationwide recognition as a place where important food happens, where people look for the next big trends instead of us waiting four years before ripping off something from Los Angeles (seriously, those of y’all who create “concepts”? Nashville hot chicken is SO 2013). So …
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